[12], In the 1978 (Seattle SuperSonics), 1979 (Seattle), and 1981 (Houston Rockets) playoffs, the Lakers were eliminated by the eventual Western Conference champion. He had also led Southwest to the 1973 state high school basketball championship under coach Donald "Duck" Richardson. He also played with Scavolini Pesaro in Italy. Thats the way he is, man. Me growing up so young and then seeing some of the peopleMacaulay Culkin, Elijah Woodthose guys are the ones that I grew up with and to see them hit the level of success that they did, it made me feel like I wasnt good enough, so I brought some of that. So my dad didnt really have too much concern. Norm Nixon, who was drafted by the Lakers in 1977, played a major role in two Lakers championships before being traded in 1983. (2017). In a recent interview, Norm talked about how important the sport was to him, saying, Basketball is more than a game to me. Whitney used to always bring me into her trailer and sing to me. But he was really excited for me, Ill say. That was a challenge, he says. You have to be curious, a little bit. We dive deep into characters and we have great writers and theyre huge fans. . No, man, thats crazy you should ask. Like, when they replicated the Forum on one of the stages, I actually felt like I was balling in the Forum. And interestingly enough, I beat my brother for it. I think its always cool for people to not know and just enjoy the story, and then they can go back, because you look at all stories that are based on real thingseverythings not true unless that persons writing an autobiography about themselves. I handled basketball in a more businesslike manner. Norm was traded to the San Diego Clippers (now Los Angeles Clippers) at the start of the 1983 season. Norm Nixon was born the third of three sons to Mary Jo and Elmer Nixon, in Macon, Georgia. We stayed in touch, and I realized I had more fun with her than any of the other women I was dating. They now live in Santa Monica, California, with the academy keeping them busy. , in Lake Tahoe. They have two children. Its a love letter to the Lakers and how much we appreciate them. Twitter: I honestly started the biggest snowball fightlike 100, 200 people. He also attended real estate school. Nixon resides in the Los Angeles area with his wife. He has a son, DeVaughn Nixon, and two children with Debbie, Vivian and Norman Nixon, Jr. Norman Nixon was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on October 15, 2019. Hes entertaining people. I didnt understand the concept of celebrity. Southwest in Macon, Georgia, Draft: One of them is Norm Nixon, a former All-Star guard who won two NBA championships with the Lakers in the early 1980s. My dad is a firm believer in tough love, so when I told him I got it, he was like, Okay, cool. , Broussard, Chris. It actually brought us a lot closer, he said. She went on to study at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, D.C. and at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. "BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Debbie Allen and Vivian Nixon", "SIMPLY JESSICA: Vivian Nixon launches Fit Program at Debbie Allen Dance Academy -", "Debbie Allen Gushes About Becoming a First-Time Grandma (Exclusive)", "HELLUVA BOSS - Murder Family // S1: Episode 1", Interview with Vivian Nixon regarding her role in Hot Feet, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vivian_Nixon&oldid=1118300704, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Episodes: "Pilot", "Acafellas" and "Journey to Regionals", Episodes: "I Know This Bar" and "House Where Nobody Lives", This page was last edited on 26 October 2022, at 06:40. Well, I secretly was video recording and videotaping some of our conversations when Id ask him storiesnow hes gonna know. Livingston, Bill. It did make us a lot closer, which Im thankful for. I would go in his closetwell, I actually took a couple of things that he doesnt know about either, but now he knows. "That wasn't The Lakers drafted Magic Johnson, a point guard, in 1979 despite already having Norm playing in the same position. But advertising revenue helps support our journalism. Early on in HBOs sports drama Winning Time, Magic Johnson and Norm Nixon square off in a heated game of one-on-one at a Hollywood party. Nearly 30 years ago, DeVaughn Nixonthe son of NBA legend Norm Nixon and stepson of multi-hyphenate Debbie Allenrose to fame as a child actor, playing Whitney Houstons son in, But after working as a print model for Mervyns and JCPenney and appearing in James Camerons. John Padget, MS 59, writes from Key West, FL, reporting, My Cornell roommate, Bruce Whilton, of Gloucester, MA, and Punta Gorda, FL, passed away peacefully in June 2022 in Punta Gorda after a long and well-lived life. [, ] I was like, Yo, this is really what they went through? [5][6], Nixon has one daughter, Shiloh Elizabeth Williams, born on February 7, 2019.[7]. On my birthday, he was talking to my friends. Its an important role early in the series, as new owner Jerry Buss (John C. Reilly) recruits rookie Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) to inject some life into the stagnant team. All rights reserved. How would you say this project has not only deepened your understanding of that era but also strengthened the relationship that you have with your father? Norm was instrumental in the Lakers winning the title in 1980 and 1982, beating the Philadelphia 76ers. My buddy texted me and was like, Look, check this out. Hes just gonna step back and let me have my turn. He thinks new head coach Darvin Ham can push the right buttons when it comes to integrating Westbrook with the rest of the roster. , Wertheim, L. Jon. In 2015, she began appearing as Dr. Hannah Brody in the ABC medical drama series, Grey's Anatomy. He struggled with injuries towards the end of his career and retired from the NBA in 1989. Duquesne and coach (John) Cinicola gave me an opportunity to play basketball and get a good education., A post shared by Debbie Allen (@therealdebbieallen). "Little Guy Nixon Doesn't Fear Contact, Especially in Playoffs". WebBut in order to play Norm authentically, the loving son would have to get into the best shape of his life. Yeah, I kind of know whats real and whats not. Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Norm Nixon was born in Macon, Georgia, as the third of Mary Jo and Elmer Nixons three sons. Nixon ruptured his right Achilles tendon during a pre-season practice on November 4, 1987; the injury caused him to miss the entire 198788 season. He was about 162, 163; I was about 187, pushing 190. And during one of the breaks where she was just chilling, I went up and I threw a snowball at her and at Kevin [Costner], and it hit them both in the back of the head. In 2020, she appeared in its spin-off series, Station 19. They had no idea who I was; they had no idea that I acted. In 1979, Nixon was featured in the sports film, The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh, where he met actress Debbie Allen, whom he later married in 1984. And I just worked out in it. I was hearing through the grapevine that HBO was gonna make a website so that people can fact check [some details]. I studied him. Big, Stormin' Norman, The Storm, Savoir Faire, Sav, Mr. May are nicknames for Norm Nixon. He also [1], On January 27, 2001, during the halftime of a game against Xavier University (Cincinnati), the Duquesne University Department of Athletics retired the jerseys of five of its all-time greatest players. I would go in his closetwell, I actually took a couple of things that he doesnt know about either, but now he knows. [. ] I couldnt be more thrilled, man. If Im like, Yo, man, give your money! Theyre like, No, dude. They had no idea who I was; they had no idea that I acted. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Devaughn Nixon (l) and Quincy Isiah Warrick Page/HBO. [23], Nixon has been married to actress/producer/director/dancer Debbie Allen since 1984. I had to really fine tune my basketball skills as well and become a baller again, because I hadnt touched the ball since high school., To research, DeVaughn said he spend more time with his father (whose wife, Debbie Allen, is DeVaughns stepmother and is also portrayed in the series). He thinks new head coach Darvin After retiring from the NBA in March 1989, Nixon played for Scavolini Pesaro of the Italian major-league Serie A in April and May. No, man, thats crazy you should ask. And he has an old school Ferrari and Mercedes that he kept from that era, so I would drive that around. After the 198586 season, he spent much of his later career on the injured list, spending more than two full seasons on the injured list before retiring for good at the end of the 198889 season. In game one of the 1983 finals, Nixon had a violent collision with Andrew Toney of the 76ers early in the first quarter. They kept in touch and soon fell in love. And they were on it immediately, got me an audition within two days. Read More: Where is Magic Johnsons Wife Now? Just dont make me look stupid, man. [, ] On my birthday, he was talking to my friends. And interestingly enough, I beat my brother for it. I tried to mimic how he shot a basketball. My brother has done some stuff, but I was the more seasoned actor, I would say. Nixon is associate director at Debbie Allen Dance Academy. The marriage has three children: DeVaughn Nixon, an actor, Vivian Nichole Nixon, a dancer, and Norman Ellard Nixon Jr., a basketball player. , Schiefelbein, Joseph. , Voisin, Ailene. Nicknamed "Stormin' Norman", he is a two-time NBA All-Star. The Los Angeles Lakers selected him in the 1977 NBA Draft. Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. "Nixon fondly remembers Duquesne". 1 choice makes a good first pick". He continued to play in games one and two despite a separated shoulder. We would go to the Third Street Promenade, and people would say, Hey, how are you doing, Norm? Or talk to my step-mom like they knew them, and I was just so confusedlike, Do you owe all these people money? When DeVaughn Nixon and Norm Nixon Jr. both showed up in the casting offices of HBOs Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty on the same day at the same time it could have been awkward. Lakers general manager Jerry West made the deal to free Johnson from sharing the ball with Nixon. "Hawks' No. He was telling them that hes proud of me, he wants me to do well and hes happy. Normally, when you play a real person, you can look into historical archives and do a lot of secondary research. Nixon's son DeVaughn portrayed him in the HBO drama series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. premieres Sunday, March 6, at 9 p.m. on HBO. Net Worth in 2021. Norm Nixon was born in Macon, Georgia, as the third son, but his parents divorced when he was just two years old. [. ] Once I stepped into the clothes that our great costume designer provided for all of us, I think I had the best stuff. I think he talked to a couple of his boys. This era of basketball history is so revered in pop culture. Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. The young Carry asked to wear it to honor a friend who wore number 10 in high school, and who had died that spring from gun violence. A couple of times before I went into a scene, I would be like, Yo, Dad, how did you feel about this? It was incredible to see how happy she was. He was named to all-state in both sports. Were you always auditioning to play your father? My dad is a firm believer in tough love, so when I told him I got it, he was like, Okay, cool. He worked alongside studio host Bill McDonald during pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage. Norm married actress and dancer Debbie Allen in 1984, and they have two children together apart from Norms son from another relationship. Norm and his two brothers, Ken and Ron, were raised in the Methodist church, where he became an usher. We would go to the Third Street Promenade, and people would say, Hey, how are you doing, Norm? Or talk to my step-mom like they knew them, and I was just so confusedlike, Do you owe all these people money? Yeah, I kind of know whats real and whats not. Im really looking forward to seeing what they think. We get it: you like to have control of your own internet experience. Look, it might as well have been a boulder. Nixon also played the trumpet and was on the yearbook staff. Nobodys gonna take me seriously! [. ] Thats the way he is, man. Nixon, who was played by his son DeVaughn Nixon in the series, recently joined the Cedric Maxwell Podcast on CLNS Media to talk about the series. Vivian Nichole Nixon (born May 31, 1984) is an American actress and dancer. Whitney used to always bring me into her trailer and sing to me. He earned degrees in business finance and television production from Loyola Marymount University and began working in real estate, investment banking, and the private sectoronly to discover that part of himself still longed to be in front of the camera. DeVaughn Nixon on Portraying Laker Dad, Remembers Costar Whitney Houston | PEOPLE.com "It's the biggest layup I've ever gotten in my entire life," DeVaughn Nixon tells PEOPLE of playing his father Norm Nixon in Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Nixon is somewhat of a veteran himself. When Norm was a baby, his mother got myasthenia gravis, In my era, with so much segregation, a way to get out of the neighborhood was through the military or an athletic scholarship. He was also remembered for faking a free throw at the end of a Lakers-San Antonio Spurs game on November 30, 1982, which caused a double lane violation. [2] He was senior class president and named as the starting guard on the Georgia All-State team for 1973. Then, I was like, Oh, okay, I get it. I had grown up around some celebrities that are now still famous, that are buddies of mine, and it was the same thing. 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What also made the transition so seamless was the set design, the clothes, and the decoration. All-Star guard more than footnote in 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty', "The Extra Pass: Talking "Showtime" Lakers with author Jeff Pearlman", "If the Lakers had a Ring of Honor for second-tier greats, who would get in? 2023 Variety Media, LLC. [. ] We present them here for purely educational purposes. She was very religious, so she opened my eyes to the Bible and she would read verses pretty often. He served one season as radio commentator for the Clippers (200405), and was an analyst for KABC-TV's NBA post-game shows during the mid-2000s. [3] Nixon was named first-team All-Eastern Eight Conference, and left holding the record for career assists. They had a bond because my mom actually had to go back to California, so Whitney looked up after me. But Nixon helped the Showtime Lakers win NBA championships in 1980 (42) and 1982 (42), both against the Philadelphia 76ers. Another memory that I have is when she told me that Bobby Brown had asked her to marry him, and she showed us this ring . [Laughs.] We got so lucky that the person who happened to the best for the part was also his son, and honestly the second best guy we saw was his brother., It was DeVaughn, whose resume includes Snowfall, The Secret Life of the American Teenager and Runaways, who won the gig. That helped me get into the character. And its really funnymy mom actually got married up there on the set of. I just saw my dad on television and I was like, Oh, thats a regular job. I was like, Yeah, lets do this again.. I will say, he did dress fly, so thats no lie, the actor says of his father. Later, Norm founded Nixon and Associates and became a sports and entertainment agent. One of the characters, his name was Kevin, and that was my brother basically, and they end up killing him, and then Franklin has these runners who are selling drugs on the corner, and one of the Mexican mafia gangbanger dudes just stabs my cousin. Norm Nixon averaged 15.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. Nixon has appeared in films 500 Days of Summer and Top Five. Norman Ellard Nixon "Spivery, Jaguars to begin practice". In football, he played defensive back and tailback. WebJul 1, 1985 - Norm Nixon, previously with the Los Angeles Clippers, became a free agent. He was about 162, 163; I was about 187, pushing 190. Nixon, who was drafted by the Lakers in 1977, was the incumbent starting point guard when the franchise decided to select Magic Johnson with the No. Just dont make me look stupid, man. [Laughs.] Click the AdBlock Plus button on your browser and select Disable on Observer.com. Photograph by Norm Nixon Prior to their marriage, Nixon, and Allen were both depicted in the 1979 film The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh, which also starred NBA players Julius Erving and Kareem Abdul [Laughs.] During his time there, Norm averaged 13.7 points during his rookie season, vastly improving his stats in the following few years. Post-retirement, Norm explored several avenues. , Nixon has stepped into the shoes of his father, Norm, in a rare case of art imitating life. 1 overall Shoots: Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He said, I thought there was a need for former players to represent players and also a need for more African-American agents out there. Norm represented players like Jalen Rose and Gary Grant apart from musicians like TLC and LL Cool J. Find out more. What are some of your fondest memories of working with her? [19] The league later ended these games due to fear of injuries among veteran players. Click the AdBlock Plus button on your browser and select Enabled on this site. Which , Voisin, Ailene. You can do whatever you want. I wanted to give my voice a different sound, so I would literally scream into a towel until my voice got super hoarse and scary. Its an origin story of every character. WebNorm Nixon Stats and news - NBA stats and news on Los Angeles Lakers Guard Norm Nixon He is an actor and producer, known for Bedazzled (2000), The Magical World of Disney (1954) and S.W.A.T. Duquesne University Men's Basketball History: Zeigler, Mark. WebNorm Nixons income source is mostly from being a successful . We have estimated Norm Nixon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. Wow!. And I just worked out in it. I took a break [from acting] because I was like, Man, am I really gonna make it? I had the privilege of meeting Tom Hanks one time, and I was like, What kind of advice do you have? And he was like, Just never give up. Being an actor, theres 100 Nos before theres a Yes, and psychologically, it messes with you. Hes not famous. [Laughs.] The first time I realized that he was famous, I was like 11, 12, 13, and we would have movie nights. I just tried to tap back in, thinking about how many jobs did I go after and then that person got this role. Nixon attended Duquesne University for his undergraduate studies. It just put me back in that place. Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau remain linked. Hes like a school teacher. I mean, I saw how Magic said that he wasnt gonna watch it, DeVaughn says. They were competitive, because theyre brothers, but it was a kind of a may the best man win.. The Lakers got the ball and Nixon made a field goal to tie the game, where they prevailed in overtime. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 4:39AM. Nearly 30 years ago, DeVaughn Nixonthe son of NBA legend Norm Nixon and stepson of multi-hyphenate Debbie Allenrose to fame as a child actor, playing In a recent Zoom interview, Nixon spoke about the invaluable opportunity of playing his father (and no, he was not automatically given the role), his memories of the Showtime era, and the experience of working with Houston on the set of The Bodyguard. On television, she had secondary roles in the Fox musical series Glee and NBC's Smash. Ive never seen such a big ring in my life! Norm Nixon weighed 170 lbs (77 kg) when playing. Join our linker program. Select the fourth team from the drop down menu. Do you have a sports website? [Laughs.] You also famously worked with Whitney Houston on The Bodyguard. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. His son, DeVaughn Nixon, plays Norm in Winning Time. Furthermore, Norm also tried his hand at basketball commentary. My dad came from humble beginnings, and the first scene you see that feels a little threatening is the one where he plays Magic. [1], Prior to the start of the 198384 season, Nixon was traded to the San Diego Clippers in exchange for the draft rights to guard Byron Scott. And they were on it immediately, got me an audition within two days. But he was really excited for me, Ill say. Before I had gotten this, I would put on some of his clothes and watch some of the tapes and interviews when he wasnt at the house. I definitely turned it up a notch. [5], Nixon was selected in the first round of the 1977 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 22nd overall pick. If Im like, Yo, man, give your money! Theyre like, No, dude. October 11, All rights reserved. Nixon became a sports agent at Premier Management Group Inc. For the Suns to beat the Nuggets, let alone reach The Finals, they need Ayton to narrow his role - then thrive in it. I showed my cousin a couple of clips and he was like, Oh man, you look exactly like your dad.. [6] They had already picked another point guard, Brad Davis, earlier in that draft. Heres a picture right here!, DeVaughn waited until launch to screen the series for his father. But hes just like, Im gonna do my job, Im gonna go back home, Im gonna go watch some Netflix. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. And during one of the breaks where she was just chilling, I went up and I threw a snowball at her and at Kevin [Costner], and it hit them both in the back of the head. [16] The referees erroneously ordered a jump ball, instead of requiring Nixon to re-shoot the free throw. We needed somebody who could really pull off that complex mix of ego, arrogance, talent, feeling threatened, being incredibly charming, but also carrying with him a chip on his shoulder. They did such a great job. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. DeVaughn Nixon: Yeah. Norm Nixon was in his second year in the NBA and put up 17.1 points and 9.0 assists as the point guard of the Los Angeles Lakers. These included Nixon's #10 (also retired were Chuck Cooper, Sihugo Green, Dick Ricketts, and Willie Somerset). Everybody thinks that [the producers] just gave me the role. WebNorm Nixon will be back on the basketball court for Duquesne University. Norman Ellard Nixon (born October 11, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. I was hearing through the grapevine that HBO was gonna make a website so that people can fact check [some details]. The three boys were raised with the help of their maternal grandmother and great-aunt. Hes entertaining people. I didnt understand the concept of celebrity. 10", "Who is Norm Nixon? The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [15] Before his injuries, he played in 715 of 725 games available in his first nine seasons.[1]. [7] Nixon played for the Lakers for six successful seasons. I took one of his vintage Clipper thingsIm sure hes looking for it, he knows where it is now. Select the second team from the drop down menu. WebNixon was the 22nd overall pick in the 1977 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. That helped with my acting, delivering the lines in a different inflection. During his time with the Clippers, the team never made the playoffs. I asked for some tattoos. I didnt want to piss him off, and I didnt want to piss my bosses off at the same time., DeVaughn gets to experience some of the flashier moments in the early episodes of Winning Time, with the wardrobe to boot. All of the actors that were around, seeing how they would tap in, they just raised the bar on my performance, and it was easy for me to feel like a part of that era while also adding all the psychological things that I used to help me get back in. Nobodys gonna take me seriously! Data Provided By They had a bond because my mom actually had to go back to California, so Whitney looked up after me. In the offseason, the Lakers selected Magic Johnson with the first pick in the 1979 NBA Draft.. Cedric Maxwell had just averaged a career-high 19.0 points and hauled down 9.9 rebounds in his second year with the Not only because of their overlapping histories, but because of their shared approaches. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. While there, he averaged 17.2 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.0 rebounds, scoring 1,805 points and adding 577 assists in 104 games for his career with the Duquesne Dukes.
